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IBM 8671 - Eserver xSeries 235 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual (222 pages)

Hardware Maintenance Manual

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 11.95 MB

About this Manual

5
Chapter 1. General Information

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- Related Publications
  11
- Notices and Statements Used in this Book
  12
- Features and Specifications
  13
- Server Controls and Indicators
  14
  - Front View
    14
  - Rear View
    16
  - Operator Information Panel
    17
- Server Power Features
  18
  - Turning on the Server
    18
  - Turning off the Server
    19
  - Standby Mode
    19
- IBM Documentation CD
  20
- IBM Director
  21
  - Installing IBM Director Updates
    22
- Updatexpress
  23
Chapter 2. Configuration

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Chapter 3. Diagnostics

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Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units

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- Installation Guidelines
  55
- Major Components of the Xseries 235 Type 8671 Server
  56
- System-Board Component Locations
  58
- Removing the Server Door (Tower Model)
  64
- Removing the Server Left-Side Cover and Bezel (Tower Model)
  65
  - Removing the Left-Side Cover
    65
  - Removing the Bezel
    66
- Removing the Server Top Cover and Bezel (Rack Configuration)
  67
  - Removing the Top Cover
    67
  - Removing the Bezel
    68
- Removing and Installing the Adapter-Support Bracket
  68
- Working with Adapters
  70
- Working with the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Option
  80
- Installing the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Option
  81
- Installing Internal Drives
  84
- Memory Technology Transition
  89
- Installing Memory Modules
  90
- Installing an Additional Microprocessor
  92
- Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
  97
- Installing a Hot-Swap Power-Supply Option
  100
- Replacing a Hot-Swap Fan
  104
  - Replacing a Front Fan
    106
  - Replacing a Center Fan
    106
  - Replacing a Rear Fan
    106
  - Replacing the Battery
    107
- Completing the Installation
  109
- Connecting External Options
  114
- Cabling the Server
  116
  - Keyboard Cabling
    117
  - Pointing Device Cabling
    117
  - Parallel Port Cabling
    117
  - Serial Cabling
    117
  - Advanced System Management Interconnect Cabling
    117
  - USB Cabling
    118
  - Video Cabling
    118
  - Gigabit Ethernet Cabling
    118
  - Power Cabling
    118
- Installing the Server in a Rack
  118
- Input/Output Connectors
  118
  - Parallel Port
    119
  - Video Port
    120
  - Keyboard Port
    120
  - Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
    120
  - Ultra320 SCSI System-Board Connectors
    120
    
    Scsi Cabling Requirements
    121
    
    Scsi Ids
    121
  - Serial Ports
    122
  - Universal Serial Bus Version 1.1 Ports
    123
  - Gigabit Ethernet Port
    123
  - RS-485 (ASM Interconnect) Ports
    124
Chapter 5. Service Replaceable Units

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- Thermal Grease
  125
- System Board
  126
- Microprocessor Removal
  127
- Operator Information Panel
  129
- Diskette Drive
  131
- DASD Backplane
  132
- Power-Supply (Non-Hot-Swap)
  133
- Front Fan Housing
  134
- Hot-Swap Card
  135
- Diagnostics Panel Card
  135
- Power Reset Card
  136
Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index

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- Beep Symptoms
  139
- No-Beep Symptoms
  142
- Diagnostic Panel System Error LED
  142
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  144
- Error Symptoms
  149
- Power-Supply LED Errors
  156
- POST Error Codes
  157
- Service Processor Error Codes
  163
- SCSI Error Codes
  163
- Temperature Error Messages
  163
- Fan Error Messages
  164
- Power Error Messages
  164
- System Shutdown
  165
  - Voltage Related System Shutdown
    165
  - Temperature Related System Shutdown
    166
- DASD Checkout
  166
- Host Built-In Self Test (BIST)
  166
- Bus Fault Messages
  167
- Undetermined Problems
  167
- Problem Determination Tips
  168
Chapter 7. Parts Listing for the Xseries 235

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- System
  172
- Keyboard Crus
  174
- Power Cord Crus
  176
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

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- Before You Call
  177
- Using the Documentation
  177
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  177
- Software Service and Support
  178
- Hardware Service and Support
  178
Appendix B. Related Service Information

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- Safety Information
  179
  - General Safety
    179
  - Electrical Safety
    180
  - Safety Inspection Guide
    181
  - Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
    182
  - Grounding Requirements
    182
  - Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)
    182
Appendix C. Notices

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IBM 8671 - Eserver xSeries 235 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual (222 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Chapter 1. General Information

Chapter 2. Configuration

Chapter 3. Diagnostics

Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units

Chapter 5. Service Replaceable Units

Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 7. Parts Listing for the Xseries 235

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Related Service Information

Appendix C. Notices

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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Xseries 235 Type 8671 Server

Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Warranty Information

Appendix C. Notices

Index

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